While the Vancouver Canucks await a scan on Ryan Kesler's fractured foot Monday, they recalled wingers Nicklas Jensen (above) and Bill Sweatt on Sunday while Zack Kassian was re-assigned to the Chicago Wolves for playing time along with Andrew Gordon. (Getty Images via National Hockey League).

SAN JOSE — Mike Gillis looked like he had been in the sun. He wasn’t.
It’s what he witnessed here Saturday night when the press-row television feed switched to the Pummeling On The Prairies that gave his cheeks a crimson … Continue reading →

Chris Higgins took two shots in the morning skate and tweaked his back Thursday. The winger won't be available as the Vancouver Canucks hobble into their date in the desert against the Phoenix Coyotes. (Getty Images via National Hockey League).

GLENDALE, Ariz. — It could easily be dubbed Desperation in the Desert tonight. And that was before the Vancouver Canucks were hit with another injury when winger Chris Higgins left the morning skate after taking two shots and tweaking his … Continue reading →

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrew Gordon isn’t a saviour, but the recalled forward hopes to be more than just a bandage for those gaping holes in the Vancouver Canucks’ roster.
With David Booth long gone with an ankle sprain that’s worse … Continue reading →

You know you’re a locked out fan when…. you take your dog for a walk and you both use the same tree. Wait, no, that’s the red neck joke. OK, you know you’re a locked out fan when your favorite … Continue reading →

Well, with the Canucks out of the playoffs, I have nothing to do with my time except read NHL player accounts on Twitter. Nothing gets my spring off to an amazing start quite like reading Logan Couture tweeting about a … Continue reading →

VANCOUVER — Chris Higgins takes a breather against Minnesota on Jan. 4 at Rogers Arena. The versatile Canucks winger was acquired a year ago at the trade deadline and knows what newcomers can expect in the room and on the ice. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHL/Vancouver Canucks).